Marley says one focus will be to encourage more operators to join TruckSafe.

"As chairman, I want to follow on the good work already done and try to encourage more operators to join Trucksafe for the benefits it offers their business and for the satisfaction of knowing they are in the top percentage of carriers in the country," Marley adds

"Trucksafe is the premier risk management system for road transport in Australia.

"I have now been on the board of Trucksafe for over 10 years.

"I have found it rewarding to be involved with fellow operators and industry representatives who want to raise the safety standards in our industry, as well as protect operators from changes in legislation.

"My thanks go to outgoing chairman Bernie Belacic on a job well done."